Win8.1 software compatibility problem solution

Win8.1 is very useful, but many friends worry that Win7 software can not run on Win8.1, so the new system is prohibitive, in fact, Microsoft is still very thoughtful In addition to the unified API, most of the Win7 software can run smoothly on Win8.1, and for insurance, it provides several solutions for systems that still have compatibility problems.

1. Checking the Windows Compatible Centers

Users can check whether the software installed on their computer matches the software listed in the Compatible Center. There are thousands of popular programs and devices in the Compatible Center. According to the rich database here, users can check the programs or devices you are currently using to see if they can be compatible with your Win8.1 system. Drivers and software updates can also be downloaded from the Compatible Center and can be viewed by users for compatibility with a program or device. The website clearly lists the list of compatible software, and each software has a user's vote on the compatibility and incompatibility options of the software, at a glance.

Our domestic users don't have to worry about English. The Chinese version is compatible with the center website: http://www.microsoft.com/zh-cn/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/Home.







































In the mode of running this program, it is no longer necessary to use the "Compatibility" setting.

Right-click the program desktop icon that cannot be run, select “Properties" on the pop-up menu, switch to the "Compatibility" tab, check “Run this program in compatibility mode” And in the drop-down list, select "Windows7" ​​or "WindowsXP"; such an old system (tip: Which program on your system can run normally, choose which compatible system), indicating that it will simulate the old Windows system The way to run the program.
Software Compatibility Mode Settings

Third, according to “Run Compatibility Troubleshooting Step by step to correct compatibility issues

There is also a way to click on the above picture "Run compatibility troubles" Answer & rdquo; button, the "Program Compatibility Troubleshooting" dialog box, there are several fault descriptions of the user and other user check, the user selects the program running fault phenomenon, and then proceeds to the next step.

Then click on the following picture "Test Program", the system will automatically run the program for testing.
Test Program Compatibility

If the program is running normally, then select “Yes, save these settings for this program”. If the program still fails, select “No, try again with other settings> continue testing, or report the bug to Microsoft and resolve the issue online.
Several kinds of troubleshooting options after testing

Some game users download and find that they can't play on Win8.1. It's really anxious like "The ants on the hot pot" Click the running icon of the game, select "Run as a administrator" in the pop-up menu, and if you still can't try the "Compatibility Mode" in the second method above, run it again, then use the first Three "troubleshoot" methods to troubleshoot problems step by step. If the driver is running normally, and the above methods are still not working, Xiaobian can only recommend that the user view the game official website to download the version for Win8.1, or wait for the subsequent compatible version of the game.